Fire terms and testing
Have you ever heard some fire terms and wondered what they mean? This guide will help you understand some of the correct terminology and relevant fire test methods.
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Have you ever heard some fire terms and wondered what they mean? This guide will help you understand some of the correct terminology and relevant fire test methods.
The installation of fire-rated systems is a complicated process where attention to detail is important. Compromises can ultimately affect life safety.
BRANZ has upgraded and extended its fire testing capabilities, carrying out valuable work to ensure that passive fire products meet standards for saving lives and protecting property.
Controlling fire spread between residential buildings and outbuildings is important for protecting life and property. We recap the requirements and look at an area of confusion – fire rating of windows and doors in walls close to a boundary.
Some new fire ratings, the introduction of optional deemed-to-comply surface finishes and design clarifications are among recent changes to the Verification Method for fire safety design.
It’s important with higher-density housing in urban areas to ensure fire doesn’t spread from a lower roof to an adjacent, taller wall. BRANZ fire researchers are delving into the validity of the current 9 to 5 rule.
Building services often pass through gypsum plasterboard-lined walls or floor/ceiling assemblies. Current poor practices in the design and construction of these are reducing the fire safety of some buildings.
There are many benefits from a focus on quality in construction. At the practical level, there are fewer call-backs and more satisfied clients. Beyond that, higher-quality buildings deliver healthier environments for living and working. At the top level, they can be inspirational.
The Building Code’s Acceptable Solutions for fire safety has been revised to include the addition of a notional boundary between two buildings on the same site.